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Home My WebLink AboutRESO - PC - 2025-01.13-7D MSP24-0002 PC/01/13/2025 Page 1 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-01.13-7D APPROVING MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR 1855-1881 ROLLINS ROAD PROJECT NO. MSP24-0002 WHEREAS, an application has been made by Robert Eaves, The Hanover Company, for a Master Sign Program for a new projecting sign above the first story on a mixed-use residential building in the RRMU (North Rollins Road Mixed-Use) zoning district, APN: 025-166-270; and WHEREAS, on January 13, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame held a duly noticed public hearing at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other written materials and testimony presented at said hearing; and WHEREAS, on January 13, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame reviewed and considered a Categorical Exemption under Section 15311 (a) (Class 11, Accessory Structures) for the Project; and NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame does here by resolve, find, determine and order as follows: SECTION 1: The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15311 (a) (Class 11 – Accessory Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that construction or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including but not limited to on-premise signs, is exempt from environmental review. SECTION 2: City of Burlingame Municipal Code (BMC) authorizes the Planning Commission to grant a Master Sign Program upon making certain findings. The Planning Commission finds the following: MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FINDINGS (BMC SECTION 25.42.060(D)) 1. The master sign program complies with the purpose and intent of this section and chapter. The proposed projecting sign included in the Master Sign Program complies with the purpose and intent of the regulations outlined in Burlingame Municipal Code, Code Section 25.42.060(D)(1-8), in that the placement of the projecting sign does not obscure any building or window trim or any architectural feature of the building, that the shape and design of the sign is compatible with the architectural style of the building on which it is placed, that the size of the proposed sign is in proportion to the façade portion on which it is placed, and that no more than one upper floor sign is proposed on the Rollins Road frontage. 2. The master sign program does not allow any sign that is prohibited by Section 25.42.040 (Prohibited Signs). The proposed projecting sign in the Master Sign Program is not a sign that is prohibited by Section 25.42.040 (Prohibited Signs). 3. The master sign program standards will result in signs that are visually related or complementary to each other and to the buildings and/or developments they identify through the integration of predominant architectural materials, elements, or details of such buildings or developments. Docusign Envelope ID: 7E716A96-6F42-4B2C-953D-5670C1D8C89D MSP24-0002 PC/01/13/2025 Page 2 The proposed sign is complementary to the architectural style and details of the mixed-use building and contribute to the overall image of the City, in that the proposed materials of the sign, including a fabricated painted aluminum cabinet with a 3/4-inch recessed perimeter and halo-illuminated and face-illuminated cut-through lettering, are compatible with the building materials. 4. The signage shall make a positive visual contribution to the overall image of the City. The proposed double-faced projecting sign, located on the upper floors of the building and visible to pedestrians, will contribute to the City’s goal of establishing a gateway to the RRMU zoning district. 5. Any deviations from sign standards are justified by unique circumstances or conditions applicable to the property. The deviations from sign standards are justified by unique circumstances or conditions applicable to the property in that the projecting sign is need on the upper floors to identify the building given that the subject property is a large parcel (4.993 acres) on a busy roadway that is used by commercial vehicles. 6. The master sign program will not result in signs that would impair pedestrian and vehicular safety. The Master Sign Program will not result in signs that would impair pedestrian and vehicular safety in that the projecting sign is located 22’-6” above grade, does not extend into any public right-of-way or vehicular driveway, and does not contain any animated or changeable copy or flashing lights. 7. Light and glare associated with the signs will not negatively affect nearby residential uses. The light and glare associated with the projecting sign will not negatively affect the residential uses since there would be no direct lighting from exterior light fixtures (signs would be internally lit) and the sign will not have animated or changeable copy or flashing lights. SECTION 3: The Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame after conducting the public hearing HEREBY APPROVES MSP24-0002 subject to the following conditions: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped December 4, 2024, sheets 1 through 8; 2. that any increase in the number or area of the signs shall be subject to Planning Division or Planning Commission review (may require amendment to Master Sign Program); 3. that if the structure is demolished or the envelope changed at a later date, the Master Sign Program associated with the building, as well as any other exceptions to the code granted here will become void; and 4. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, in effect at time of building permit submittal, as amended by the City of Burlingame. Docusign Envelope ID: 7E716A96-6F42-4B2C-953D-5670C1D8C89D MSP24-0002 PC/01/13/2025 Page 3 SECTION 4: The Master Sign Program approval shall be subject to revocation if the applicant fails to comply with the conditions listed herein at any time. If, at any time, the Community Development Director or Planning Commission determine that there has been or may be a violation of the findings or conditions of this approval, or of the Zoning Regulations, a public hearing may be held before the Planning Commission to review this approval pursuant to Zoning Regulation Section 25.88.050. At said hearing, the Planning Commission may add conditions, or recommend enforcement actions, or revoke the approval entirely, as necessary to ensure compliance with the Zoning Regulations, and to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the community. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of January 2025. Chairperson I, Walker Shores, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 13th day of January 2025 by the following vote: Secretary Exhibits: Exhibit A - Project Plans dated December 4, 2024 AYES: COMAROTO, HORAN, LOWENTHAL, PFAFF, SCHMID, SHORES, TSE NOTES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Docusign Envelope ID: 7E716A96-6F42-4B2C-953D-5670C1D8C89D Docusign Envelope ID: 7E716A96-6F42-4B2C-953D-5670C1D8C89D Docusign Envelope ID: 7E716A96-6F42-4B2C-953D-5670C1D8C89D Docusign Envelope ID: 7E716A96-6F42-4B2C-953D-5670C1D8C89D Docusign Envelope ID: 7E716A96-6F42-4B2C-953D-5670C1D8C89D Docusign Envelope ID: 7E716A96-6F42-4B2C-953D-5670C1D8C89D Docusign Envelope ID: 7E716A96-6F42-4B2C-953D-5670C1D8C89D Docusign Envelope ID: 7E716A96-6F42-4B2C-953D-5670C1D8C89D Docusign Envelope ID: 7E716A96-6F42-4B2C-953D-5670C1D8C89D Docusign Envelope ID: 7E716A96-6F42-4B2C-953D-5670C1D8C89D